Legal & Financial, California
CPA cost in Oakland, CA
A typical CPA figure in Oakland is about $325 per hour, about 30% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Oakland
$325
per hour
- On the low end
- $195
- On the high end
- $585
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Firm size
- Specialty
- Business returns
- Advisory
- Location
Ways to pay less
- Use a local small firm
- Separate bookkeeping
- Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
- Prepare a P&L first
- Clarify what the rate includes
CPA in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | $325 | $195 to $585 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Irvine, CA | $304 | $182 to $547 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | $293 | $176 to $527 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $298 | $179 to $536 |
| Arlington, VA | $313 | $188 to $563 |
| Stamford, CT | $313 | $188 to $563 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Oakland: what does it cost?
In Oakland, CA, CPA typically costs about $325 per hour, with most prices between $195 and $585.
Why is Oakland higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 30% above the national figure.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.